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There is a quiet but significant change happening with TVs, Internet protocol TVs (IPTVs), and set-top box (STB) user interfaces (UIs). Triggered by the advances in UIs on portable products like tablets and smart-phones, TV UIs are becoming much more dynamic, richer, and, in some cases, 3D. This paper describes what is happening in TV UIs, why this change is happening, and how device manufacturers can create UIs that can meet or exceed consumer expectations.

Convert IBM Cloud image parameters into Java using JAXB

Conversions can be a pain. Sometimes a conversion seems like it should be simple, and ends up being incredibly complicated. This technical white paper makes converting IBM cloud image parameters into Java easier with some simple tricks.

 The Power of 802.15.4 and Ethernet

If you are considering Wi-Fi or 802.15.4 for your next wireless design, and cost and power consumption are important factors to you, 802.15.4 has significant advantages in both categories. With advancements in today's microcontrollers, bridging 802.15.4 end devices to an IP network can be done cost-effectively. Many open source libraries such as lwIP and FreeRTOS can help to get your application up and running quickly. Add an embedded HTTP server to your wireless bridge and now you have a device that you can monitor, configure, and control remotely from anything with a web browser  Click to Download

Building Robot Electronics—the Basics—Part III

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Developing state-of-the-art user interfaces for today’s set-top box, TV, and IPTV applications

There is a quiet but significant change happening with TVs, Internet protocol TVs (IPTVs), and set-top box (STB) user interfaces (UIs). Triggered by the advances in UIs on portable products like tablets and smart-phones, TV UIs are becoming much more dynamic, richer, and, in some cases, 3D. This paper describes what is happening in TV UIs, why this change is happening, and how device manufacturers can create UIs that can meet or exceed consumer expectations.